NEW DELHI,21 March 2026 : Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, was observed in the Middle Eastern nations on Friday. The celebrations remain low-key due to the ongoing Iran war. The countries have announced a four-day holiday for the festival.
India will celebrate the festival on March 21 except for the celebrations in Kerala on Friday. The moon was not sighted in the country on Thursday to delay festivities by a day.
Ramadan, the ninth month of the Muslim calendar, is one of the most sacred times as it marks the revelation of the holy book Quran. At the end of Ramadan, Eid ul-Fitr celebrates the breaking of the fast. Friends and families gather for festive meals and exchange gifts.
Eid al-Fitr was celebrated across Kerala on Friday with religious fervour and community gatherings.
Known locally as Cheriya Perunnal, special prayers were held in mosques, while Eidgahs were organised in cities including Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Kozhikode and Malappuram
A large number of faithful from the Muslim community attended the morning prayers and exchanged greetings before returning home to celebrate the festival with family and friends.
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